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Tuesday, May 05, 2026Welcome new primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome seven new practitioners to the health system. Mindy Lane, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, ACC Mindy Lane, DO FACOS, FASMBS, ACC is a da Vinci-certified surgeon who provides care at TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury and TidalHealth Endoscopy Center in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Dr. Lane received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her surgical internship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in
Monday, April 27, 2026New primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome eight new practitioners to the health system. Jeffrey Cope, MD provides care at TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Cope received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He later completed his residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Cope is
Friday, April 17, 2026TidalHealth promotes Dr. Wen Cao to Associate Vice President
TidalHealth is proud to announce the promotion of Wen Cao, Ph.D., MBA(c), MS, LSSBB, FACHE, to Associate Vice President of Performance Improvement and Enterprise Transformation, effective April 20. This promotion reflects the health system’s commitment to improvement performance, organizational excellence and the need for continued transformation to better support the region during a time of significant change in healthcare. Dr. Cao joined TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2015 as a performance
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Monday, March 16, 2026UMSRH Recognizes Team Members for Service
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently honored team members with service award presentations. Ken Kozel, UM SRH President and Katie Halen, Vice President, Human Resources, hosted the service award luncheon at the Tidewater Inn, honoring over 20 recent retirees and celebrating those with service milestones of 10 to 55 years. “Our team members’ loyalty to Shore Regional Health and their dedication to our UMMS
Thursday, January 29, 2026Coastal Hospice Announces 2026 New Board Leadership
Salisbury, MD – January 29, 2025 – Coastal Hospice proudly announces the 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee transitions, recognizing the dedicated Executive Committee members who are stepping down from officer roles to continue their service as Board members, while welcoming new leaders into Executive Committee positions. These thoughtful transitions reflect Coastal Hospice’s commitment to strong governance, continuity, and mission-driven leadership in support of patients and families facing
Wednesday, January 21, 2026Dr. Lehman joins Atlantic General Pediatrics in Berlin
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Harry Lehman, III, MD, to Atlantic General Pediatrics at the Gudelsky Family Medical Center in Berlin, Maryland. He is passionate about preventative care for the children he sees and enjoys teaching parents who entrust him with their children. After graduating with his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lehman continued at Hahnemann to complete his pediatric residency. He is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of
Tuesday, January 13, 2026Dr. Khalid named Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Ovais Khalid, MD, has been appointed Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Khalid is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 15 years of experience in mental health care. He completed his psychiatry residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He was named a Fellow of the American Psychiatric
Tuesday, January 13, 2026TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Feb. 7
SALISBURY – TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a free walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Participants will meet at Unity Square, 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. This month’s guest speaker will be Dr. Sumit Khurana of TidalHealth’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, who will share key information on cardiovascular health in recognition of American Heart Month. Following a brief educational session with
Friday, January 09, 2026TidalHealth and Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to launch TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute in April
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, left, President and CEO of TidalHealth and Pasquale Petrera, MD, President of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, sign an agreement creating the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute. Salisbury, MD — TidalHealth today announced the integration of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA), one of Delmarva’s most respected orthopaedic practices, into the TidalHealth system through the creation of the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, a unified, system-wide
Wednesday, December 10, 2025Dr. Smith joins TidalHealth Breast Center and TidalHealth General Surgery
Sharnell Smith, MD, provides care at TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth General Surgery in Seaford, Delaware. Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital, where she was selected to serve as chief resident. With 12 years of general surgery experience, Dr. Smith recently completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University
